Caption: Jane and Steve, Credit: Brad Huskinson
Image by: Brad Huskinson 
Jane and Steve 

Cookus Interruptus II: Cookus Interruptus: Mediterranean Quinoa (Darrell Bikes to Kindergarten)

Series: Cookus Interruptus
From: KUOW
Length: 00:07:31

Cynthia prepares a side dish of quinoa salad despite a broken sink. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

The band gig in Pasco resulted in an overnight jail stay for Cynthia's daughter, Jane.  While Cynthia prepares a quinoa dish, her husband Steve figures out how to pick up Jane.  Meanwhile, the handy man, Darrell, tries to fix more than just the sink.

Broadcast History

12/12/09, KUOW

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MANDATORY FUNDING CREDIT:
Support for Cookus Interruptus comes from the KUOW Program Venture Fund. Contributor include Paul and Laurie Ahern and Puget Sound Energy.

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http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/